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The Acorn Centre, Junction Place, Leith, Edinburgh
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16 Jun Noon
14 Jul Noon 		Dr Bike Surgery Have qualified mechanics look over your bike and advise you of any TLC it requires at these free sessions organised by Leith YMCA's On Yer Bike!
The Augustine Church, 41–43 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh
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16 Jun 9.30am
9.30am		 Day Workshop: Sufi Mystic Poetry and Storytelling Since Prophet Muhammed This workshop examines the development of Sufi mystic poetry and storytelling over the past 1,000 years. Part of The Edinburgh International Middle…
15 Jun 7pm
7pm		 Healing Sounds for the Wandering Dervishes of Turkey: Turkish Mystic Sufi Music, Poetry, Stories and Images with Latif Bolat An evening of mystic Sufi music, poetry and stories from Latif Bolat, who also recites poetry from 13th Century poets Yunus Emre, Rumi and others.
Belfield Pottery Workshops, High Street, Prestonpans
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3 Jun–10 Jun Sun 1–5pm Play with Clay Avesha DeWolfe leads some crafty claytime involving beachcoming, basic earthenware handbuilding techniques and the creation of your own tile and…
Boroughmuir Rugby Club, Meggetland, Colinton Road, Edinburgh
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11 Sep 7.30pm
25 Sep 7.30pm
9 Oct 7.30pm
23 Oct 7.30pm
6 Nov 7.30pm
20 Nov 7.30pm
4 Dec 7.30pm
18 Dec 7.30pm 		St Andrew Speakers Forum Fortnightly meetings of this friendly forum for learning and practising public speaking.
Brunton Theatre, Ladywell Way, Musselburgh, Edinburgh
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16 Apr–25 Jun Mon 7–9pm Brunton Theatre Players New weekly amateur theatre group for adults with a focus on performance and techniques, and plans to work on a range of classic and contemporary…
23 Jul–27 Jul Mon–Fri 10am–4pm East Lothian Youth Theatre Summer School: 12–18s A week of workshops for dramatic teens, led by site-specific theatre specialist Suzanne Lofthus from Cutting Edge Theatre. The group will work…
17 Jul–19 Jul Tue–Thu 10.30am–noon & 1–2.30pm East Lothian Youth Theatre Summer School: 5–7s Fire up young imaginations with these three-day drama workshops for 5–7-year-olds. Choose from morning or afternoon sessions.
30 Jul–3 Aug Mon–Fri 10am–4pm East Lothian Youth Theatre Summer School: 8–12s A week of drama classes, building up to a performance on the Brunton Theatre stage at the end of the week.
Calton Centre, 121 Montgomery Street, Edinburgh
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31 May–21 Jun Thu 11.30am–1.30pm BabyCalm Classes to help mums understand and soothe newborns and deal with crying, colic and interpreting baby cues. Phone or email to book a place. Booking…
11 Jun Mon 4–5pm & 5–6pm Breakdance for Kids P1–3 from 4pm; P4–7 from 5pm. Bust some moves with Step it Up Dance at a beginners taster breakdance sessions. Part of Leith Festival.
24 May–21 Jun Thu 10.30–11.30am Mini French Nurture your wee one's esprit with fun French lessons, focusing on songs and nursery rhymes to help them pick up the language. Ages 0–4.
Church of St Mary Star of the Sea, 106 Constitution Street, Edinburgh
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15 Jun 7.30pm Tango Returns to the Docks A beginners' lesson followed by a display of tango dancing from Jenny Frances and Ricardo Oria. Part of Leith Festival.
City Art Centre, 2 Market Street, Edinburgh
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23 Jun 10.30am A Confident Line – Drawing Workshop Tessa Asquith-Lamb presents this workshop to help participants rediscover the beauty of line, using a variety of methods and materials.
9 Jun 10.30am Ways of Seeing A workshop with artist Jo Arksey incorporating a playful reinterpretation of drawing, in which expressive markmaking is used as a way to visualise…
The Confucius Institute for Scotland, Abden House, 1 Marchhall Crescent, Edinburgh
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15 May–26 Jun Tue 6.30–8.30pm Chinese Calligraphy & Brush Painting Class Learn the ancient art of calligraphy and brush painting under course leader Chi Zhang. Suitable for both beginners and improvers. Cost includes all…
Counting House, West Nicolson Street, Edinburgh
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27 Jul 11am A Play in a Day Whatever aspect of theatrical production you want to get involved with, this is your chance, as Chimaera Productions stage a one-day theatre workshop.
Craiglockhart Parish Church, Craiglockhart Drive North, Edinburgh
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26 Apr–14 Jun Thu 10.45–11.30am Doodle and Splat Creative, messy fun for children aged 1 to 2 1/2 years and their parents/carers.
26 Apr–14 Jun Thu 10.45–11.30am Doodle and Splat Creative, messy fun for children aged 2 to 5 years and their parents/carers.
Dance Base, 14–16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh
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16 Apr–18 Jun Mon 1.30–3pm Aerial Skills Beginners With All or Nothing Dance Theatre Level 1 Climb, swing, suspend, hang and twist your way through this class in the basics of aerial skills.
16 Apr–18 Jun Mon 3–4.30pm Aerial Skills Improvers With All or Nothing Dance Theatre Level 2 For those that have completed at least one term of beginners or have previous aerial experience and…
19 Apr–21 Jun Thu 6–7pm Afro Cuban With Yamil Cuedo Ferrera, All Levels Learn to dance authentic Afro-Cuban dances such as Gagá, Vodú and Palo with Yamil Ferrera from Santiago de…
25 Apr–20 Jun Wed 5.30–6.30pm Alexander Technique With Robert Robertson or Sarah Bonner-Morgan All Levels The Alexander Technique analyses your whole movement pattern and helps you to become…
25 Apr–20 Jun Wed 5.30–6.30pm Alexander Technique With Robert Robertson or Sarah Bonner-Morgan All Levels The Alexander Technique analyses your whole movement pattern and helps you to become…
17 Apr–19 Jun Tue 7.30–8.30pm Ashtanga Yoga Beginners With Polly Rewt Level 1 Ashtanga Yoga is a physically demanding sequence including Sun Salutations and postures that emphasise working with a…
25 Apr–20 Jun Wed 5.30–6.30pm Ashtanga Yoga Improvers With Polly Rewt Level 2 Aimed at students who have completed a beginners Ashtanga course, this is the ideal class if you are keen to improve and…
25 Apr–20 Jun Wed 5.30–6.30pm Ashtanga Yoga Improvers With Polly Rewt Level 2 Aimed at students who have completed a beginners Ashtanga course, this is the ideal class if you are keen to improve and…
16 Apr–18 Jun Mon 7.30–8.30pm Ballet Beginners With Lauren Porter-Worth Level 1 This course will look at the basics of ballet technique, building a vocabulary of steps and working on…
18 Apr–20 Jun Wed 12.30–1.30pm Ballet For Lunch With Lauren Porter-Worth Level 2/3 A fun, weekly class set to a variety of music. We will begin with traditional barre work before progressing to…
17 Apr–19 Jun Tue 8.30–9.30pm Ballet Fusion With Sue Hawksley This class will use the basics of ballet technique in a relaxed setting to provide a complete workout: improve posture…
16 Apr–18 Jun Mon 8.30–9.30pm Ballet Improvers With Lauren Porter-Worth Level 2 Using the principles introduced in Ballet Beginners, this class will continue to help build a vocabulary of the…
16 Apr–18 Jun Mon 8–9am Ballet Stretch With Laura Forbes All Levels An invigorating way to begin your day. Wake up your muscles with a ballet warm-up followed by a revitalising…
16 Apr–18 Jun Mon 6–7pm Ballroom Beginners 1 With Chris Malone & Dawn-Claire Robertson Level 1 Chris (an international coach) and Dawn-Claire (former British and World Champion) will…
16 Apr–18 Jun Mon 7–8pm Ballroom Beginners 2 With Chris Malone & Dawn-Claire Robertson Level 1 Chris (an international coach) and Dawn-Claire (former British and World Champion) will…
16 Apr–18 Jun Mon 8–9.30pm Ballroom Improvers With Chris Malone and Dawn-Claire Robertson Level 2 If you have learnt the basics, this class will improve your technique and style. Besides…
18 Apr–20 Jun Wed 8–9.30pm Ballroom Intermediate/Advanced With Chris Malone & Dawn-Claire Robertson Level 3/4 A new class suitable for those with a sound knowledge of ballroom and Latin with…
19 Apr–21 Jun Thu 10–11.30am Barefoot Ballet With Lauren Porter-Worth Level 2/3 Balancing and precise legwork make up an integral part of ballet technique, but it is nothing without the use…
18 Apr–20 Jun Wed 6.30–7.30pm Belly Dance Beginners With Elspeth Swishandhips Level 1 Learn basic belly dance moves, get shimmying to Egyptian music and enjoy the energy and elegance of belly…
18 Apr–20 Jun Wed 7.30–8.30pm Belly Dance Improvers With Elspeth Swishandhips Level 2 In this class you will learn different styles of Egyptian belly dance, as well as improving your technique…
18 Apr–20 Jun Wed 8.30–9.30pm Bollylicious With Nazhat Ahmed Level 1 Blending together traditions of folk and classical dances from India, the classes offer contemporary Indian (Bollywood…
19 Apr–21 Jun Thu 8.30–9.30pm Bollywood With Jayan Kumar (Dance Ihayami) Level 1 Blending together traditions of folk and classical dances from India, the classes offer contemporary…
23 Apr–18 Jun Mon 6–7pm Breakin' For Beginners With members of the Flyin` Jalapenos crew Level 1 Come and learn the basic steps, style and history of BBoying (more commonly known as…
23 Apr–18 Jun Mon 6–7pm Breakin' For Beginners With members of the Flyin` Jalapenos crew Level 1 Come and learn the basic steps, style and history of BBoying (more commonly known as…
25 Apr–20 Jun Wed 7–8pm Breakin' Improvers/Intermediate With members of the Flyin` Jalapenos crew, Levels 2/3 Now you ve got the basics down, it s time to take it to the next level. In this class you…
25 Apr–20 Jun Wed 7–8pm Breakin' Improvers/Intermediate With members of the Flyin` Jalapenos crew, Levels 2/3 Now you ve got the basics down, it s time to take it to the next level. In this class you…
17 Apr–19 Jun Tue 7.30–8.30pm Burlesque Beginners With the Academy of Burlesque and Cabaret Level 1 Think Dita von Teese, Gypsy Rose Lee and Bettie Page – slip on your seamed stockings and opera…
17 Apr–19 Jun Tue 8.30–9.30pm Burlesque Improvers With the Academy of Burlesque and Cabaret Level 2 Burlesque Improvers is designed for those already initiated in the world of old-fashioned…
20 Apr–22 Jun Fri 11am–noon Ceildidh for dancers with additional support needs With Sheila McCutcheon Ceilidh dancing is possibly the most social of all dances. Dance with your partner, dance with others in a group, and join…
26 Apr–21 Jun Thu 7–8pm Ceilidh Beginners With Sheila McCutcheon Level 1 A chance to learn those traditional Scottish partner dances and join in the ceilidh. Only those prepared to have…
26 Apr–21 Jun Thu 7–8pm Ceilidh Beginners With Sheila McCutcheon Level 1 A chance to learn those traditional Scottish partner dances and join in the ceilidh. Only those prepared to have…
19 Apr–21 Jun Thu 8–9pm Ceilidh Improvers/ Intermediate With Sheila McCutcheon Level 2/3 Beginning with a warm-up in the latter half of the beginners class. For those already familiar with the…
20 Apr–22 Jun Fri 5–6pm Classical Ballet Absolute Beginners With Jonathan Burnett Level 1 For those who have never been to a ballet class before. Breathe deeply and dip your pointy toes into the bubble…
20 Apr–22 Jun Fri 6–7pm Classical Ballet Beginners With Jonathan Burnett Level 1/2 For those who want to brush up on their basics … control, line, co-ordination, placement, spatial awareness, and…
20 Apr–22 Jun Fri 7–8pm Classical Ballet Improvers With Jonathan Burnett Level 2 Learn more of the classical ballet`s vocabulary: align your arabesques, engage with your entrechats, soar through…
20 Apr–22 Jun Fri 8–9.30pm Classical Ballet Intermediate Jonathan Burnett Level 3 Dreaming of higher extensions, increased turnout, superior feet, better balance and improved co-ordination? Consolidate…
16 Apr–18 Jun Mon 11am–noon Contemporary With Steinvor Palsson Level 2/3 This class emphasises placement, breath, and musicality. A thorough technique warm-up is followed by travelling…
20 Apr–22 Jun Fri 5.30–7pm Contemporary Beginners With Emma Park Level 1 Class exercises will focus on safely preparing the body to move dynamically through space. We will develop strength…
19 Apr–21 Jun Thu 8.30–9.30pm Contemporary Beginners Drop-in With Emma Park Level 1 This class will introduce you to the fundamental elements of alignment, strength, flexibility, rhythm, and momentum. From…
17 Apr–19 Jun Tue 11am–noon Contemporary for dancers with additional support needs With Emma Park All Levels We will focus on safely preparing the body to move, travelling in space and progressively building sequences as well as…
17 Apr–19 Jun Tue 5.30–6.30pm Contemporary General Drop-in With Emma Park Level 2+ Be prepared to work! Different progressions will be offered so everyone can build upon the foundations they bring to…
16 Apr–18 Jun Mon 7–8.30pm Contemporary Intermediate With Steinvor Palsson Level 3 This technique class focuses on placement, control, breath, and musicality. Emphasis is on finding a strong centre…
5 May–23 Jun Sat 11am–noon Creative Dance Coordination and balance skills in these playful creative dance sessions. Ages 2–5.
24 Apr–19 Jun Tue 5.30–6.30pm Cuban Salsa Beginners With Kath Bateman and Yamil Cuedo Ferrera, Level 1 Cuban Salsa is a joyous expression of life and the feel-good factor in these classes is…
24 Apr–19 Jun Tue 5.30–6.30pm Cuban Salsa Beginners With Kath Bateman and Yamil Cuedo Ferrera, Level 1 Cuban Salsa is a joyous expression of life and the feel-good factor in these classes is…
24 Apr–19 Jun Tue 6.30–7.30pm Cuban Salsa Improvers/Intermediate With Kath Bateman and Yamil Cuedo Ferrera, Level 2/3 This class follows on from the beginners class and all students must have taken at least one…
24 Apr–19 Jun Tue 6.30–7.30pm Cuban Salsa Improvers/Intermediate With Kath Bateman and Yamil Cuedo Ferrera, Level 2/3 This class follows on from the beginners class and all students must have taken at least one…
18 Apr–20 Jun Wed 10.45–11.30am Dance 'n' Play 1 With Gemma Williams Toddlers We will use music, movement and props to help our mini dancers discover their budding potential. Working in pairs…
18 Apr–20 Jun Wed 11.30am–12.15pm Dance 'n' Play 2 With Gemma Williams Toddlers We will use music, movement and props to help our mini dancers discover their budding potential. Working in pairs…
25 Apr–20 Jun Wed 6–7pm Dirty Dancing Performance With Chris Stuart-Wilson Where else do the 80s and the 60s co-exist so beautifully? That s right, in the cult film Dirty Dancing! The performance…
21 Apr–16 Jun Sat 1.30–2.30pm Disco Inferno With Chris Stuart-Wilson All Levels It’s official - Disco is not Dead! It’s time to get the boogie boots on and prepare for a full term of 70s…
18 Apr–20 Jun Wed 7.30–8.30pm Flamenco Beginners With Linda Skakel Level 1 Introducing basic Flamenco techniques and choreography. This is an energetic, no-frills class designed to build a…
25 Apr–20 Jun Wed 8.30–9.30pm Flamenco Improvers With Linda Skakel Level 2/3 An invigorating class for those who have mastered the basics of Flamenco and are ready for the next challenge. This…
25 Apr–20 Jun Wed 8.30–9.30pm Flamenco Improvers With Linda Skakel Level 2/3 An invigorating class for those who have mastered the basics of Flamenco and are ready for the next challenge. This…
20 Apr–22 Jun Fri 7.15–8.15pm Friday Flava With Ashley Jack All Levels We know Nicole Scherzinger, Beyoncé and Shakira can shake it, but now it`s our turn to take over! In this all-new fun…
20 Apr–22 Jun Fri 11am–12.30pm Gentle Ballet With Vincent Hantam All Levels These classes will have all the right ingredients for a fun and gentle dose of ballet. From barre work to centre…
26 Apr–21 Jun Thu 8–9pm Gumboot & Zulu Dance With Raquel Ribes Level 1 Get your wellies on and come to dance! In this class we will take you to South Africa where we will learn the famous…
26 Apr–21 Jun Thu 8–9pm Gumboot & Zulu Dance With Raquel Ribes Level 1 Get your wellies on and come to dance! In this class we will take you to South Africa where we will learn the famous…
16 Apr–18 Jun Mon 5.30–6.30pm Highland Beginners With Veronica Jackson Level 1 Enjoy the energetic, rhythmic steps of our country`s national dances. Veronica, a former World Champion, will teach…
16 Apr–18 Jun Mon 6.30–7.30pm Highland Improvers/Intermediate With Veronica Jackson Level 2/3 The class is energetic, fast and introduces a higher standard of highland dance steps. Enjoy an hour of fun to…
19 Apr–21 Jun Thu 7–8pm Hip Hop Beginners With Ashley Jack Level 1 So you’ve seen Beyoncé and Justin do it, now it’s your turn! Teaching you fresh new moves and choreography at a relaxed…
20 Apr–22 Jun Fri 10–11am Hip Hop for dancers with additional support needs With Allan Irvine All Levels Do you enjoy dancing? Andwould you like to have a really good time with other young dancers! Then this is the class…
26 Apr–21 Jun Thu 6–7pm Hip Hop Intermediate With Ashley Jack Level 2/3 Let s crank it up a notch! Have the basics down? Want to push your boundaries further? Here s one for you. This class…
26 Apr–21 Jun Thu 6–7pm Hip Hop Intermediate With Ashley Jack Level 2/3 Let s crank it up a notch! Have the basics down? Want to push your boundaries further? Here s one for you. This class…
17 Apr–19 Jun Tue 6.30–7.30pm Hip Hop Mix With Ashley Jack Level 2 If you like trying a bit of everything within the hip hop genre, then this is the class for you. From funk styles lockin…
19 Apr–21 Jun Thu 7–8.30pm Iconic Ballet With Vincent Hantam Level 3+ Discover the sheer artistry of the Cecchetti style and the exciting footwork of great Dane, Auguste Bournonville.
16 Apr–18 Jun Mon noon–1pm (im)mature Latin Movers With Yamil Cuedo Ferrera Level 1 This is the perfect way to start your week. An early lunchtime class with Yamil Ferrera from Cuba showing you…
20 Apr–22 Jun Fri 6–7pm Jazz Absolute Beginners With Jo Richards Level 1 Taking your first steps into the wonderful, versatile style that is jazz? With a laid-back approach, Jo will guide you…
19 Apr–21 Jun Thu 6–7pm Jazz Advanced/Professional With Chris Kidd Level 4/Pro This jazz session is for those who already have a fundamental technique and wish to advance their performance while…
20 Apr–22 Jun Fri 7–8pm Jazz Beginners With Jo Richards Level 1/2 For those with a little understanding of the style and following the same basis as Absolute Beginners, we`ll develop…
20 Apr–22 Jun Fri 8–9.30pm Jazz Intermediate With Jo Richards Level 3 If you already have the basics down, this is the class for you! Focusing on developing technical skill and understanding…
16 Apr–18 Jun Mon 6–7pm Jazz Turn Up & Dance With Jo Richards All Levels Wannabe pop idols take serious note: here`s the best jazz class for your ongoing development as a dancefloor…
16 Apr–18 Jun Mon 8.30–9.30pm Lindy Hop With Fly Right Dance Company All Levels Called the Folk Dance of America, this social dance which is THE original swing dance evolved in the 20s…
18 Apr–20 Jun Wed 7.30–8.30pm Musical Madness 1 With Chris Stuart-Wilson All Levels Do you like to Tango in the Cell Block? Do you have a tendency to shout, "Good Morning, Baltimore!" every…
18 Apr–20 Jun Wed 8.30–9.30pm Musical Madness 2 With Chris Stuart-Wilson All Levels Do you like to Tango in the Cell Block? Do you have a tendency to shout, "Good Morning, Baltimore!" every…
16 Apr–18 Jun Mon 11am–noon Musical Madness for dancers with additional support needs With Chris Stuart-Wilson All Levels Do you like to Tango in the Cell Block? Do you have a tendency to shout, "Good Morning, Baltimore!" every…
20 Apr–22 Jun Fri 8–9am Pilates With Pamela Day All Levels Pilates is a great way to maintain your physical health. It develops core strength, tones and stretches muscles, and…
26 Apr–21 Jun Thu 6.30–7.30pm Pilates Beginners WIth Lucy Boyes All Levels For those who are new to Pilates. A basic level class focused on rebalancing the body by working to improve posture…
26 Apr–21 Jun Thu 7.30–8.30pm Pilates Improvers With Lucy Boyes Level 2 For those who have experience in Pilates and understand the basic principles. This class will work on strengthening and…
18 Apr–20 Jun Wed 9.30–10.30am Pilates Morning With Jeanine Davies Level 2+ "Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness" - Joseph Pilates. A wonderful mind/body form of exercise.
26 Aug 11am
11am		 Professional Dance Class: Leigh Warren Advanced contemporary dance class with one of Australia’s foremost choreographers and dancers.
28 May–18 Jun Mon 7.45–8.45pm Purely Pole Beginners 2 With Patricia Brannigan Level 1 Dance yourself dizzy as you discover the invigorating art of pole dancing. Starting with a thorough warm-up and…
28 May–18 Jun Mon 8.45–9.45pm Purely Pole Intermediate/Advanced With Patricia Brannigan Level 3/4 If you have mastered the Improvers` moves so well that your feet barely touch the ground and you are confident…
21 Apr–16 Jun Sat 3.30–4.30pm Roaring 20s With Chris Stuart-Wilson All Levels The roaring 20s were a time of great change. Dance crazes picked up tempo causing feet to swing and hands to…
20 Apr–22 Jun Fri 8.30–9.30pm Le Roc (French Jive) With Chalky Whyte (CPN Dance Company) All Levels As its name suggests, LeRoc evolved in France after American GI s at the end of WWII brought the…
5 May–23 Jun Sat 10–11am Rugrat Rumpus Music, props and movement at these sessions to get little dancers moving. For toddlers and their parents.
20 Apr–22 Jun Fri 7–8pm Social Ballroom Beginners With Jane Bell & Marina Delicata Level 1/2 Strictly Social Dancing - learn to take the floor with the confidence to lead and follow your…
20 Apr–22 Jun Fri 8–9.30pm Social Ballroom Intermediate/Advanced With Jane Bell & Marina Delicata Level 3/4 Polish, refine and define your ballroom and Latin skills. Strictly Social Dancing: learn to lead…
21 Apr–16 Jun Sat 3–4pm Street & Hip Hop (adult) With Emma Park All Levels Hip Hop? To get a taste, drop in for all the styles that fall into this bracket. From breakdance to waakin, we ll try…
3 May–21 Jun Thu 4–5pm Street & Hip Hop Kids aged 7–12 with additional support needs can learn to pop it, lock it and bust a move. Carers are expected to join in.
21 Apr–23 Jun Sat 3–4pm Street & Hip Hop S1-S3 With Ashley Jack S1 - S3 These classes are a great introduction to Street Dance, with funky warm-ups and basic moves followed by street routines…
23 Apr–18 Jun Mon 5–6pm Street Dance Beginners With members of the Flyin` Jalapenos crew Level 1 Inspired by the music s feel and developed by the dancers inventiveness, street dance includes…
23 Apr–18 Jun Mon 5–6pm Street Dance Beginners With members of the Flyin` Jalapenos crew Level 1 Inspired by the music s feel and developed by the dancers inventiveness, street dance includes…
21 Apr–16 Jun Sat 2.30–3.30pm Swinging 60s With Chris Stuart-Wilson Level 1 After the sell-out success of the Twist and Shout workshop, we`ve decided to let you hair hoppers and beboppers…
17 Apr–19 Jun Tue 6–7pm Tango Argentino Beginners With Willie Green & Louise Green (Rumbos de Tango) Level 1 A course to introduce you to the wonders of Argentine tango in a fun and relaxed…
17 Apr–19 Jun Tue 7.15–8.15pm Tango Argentino Improvers With Willie Green & Louise Green (Rumbos de Tango) Level 2 Now you’re hooked… so this is the time to start enjoying the magic of…
17 Apr–19 Jun Tue 8.30–9.30pm Tango Argentino Intermediate With Willie Green & Louise Green (Rumbos de Tango) Level 3 The intermediate course will follow on from Improvers. You will be introduced to…
17 Apr–19 Jun Tue 5.30–6.30pm Tap Absolute Beginners With Dawn Turner Level 1 For those who have never tapped before. This class introduces basic tap steps along with technique for rhythm and style…
17 Apr–19 Jun Tue 8.30–9.30pm Tap Advanced With Vicky Swann Level 4 Develop your vocabulary of steps and fast footwork through challenging exercises and increase your rhythmical awareness…
17 Apr–19 Jun Tue 6.30–7.30pm Tap Beginners With Dawn Turner Level 1/2 Have fun while increasing your ability. Suitable for those who have done at least one termof Absolute Beginners or…
24 Apr–19 Jun Tue 4.30–5.30pm Tap For Mature Movers With Dawn Turner Level 2/3 This class teaches you all the lovely things about tap: steps, rhythm and fun without the exhaustion! There is a…
24 Apr–19 Jun Tue 4.30–5.30pm Tap For Mature Movers With Dawn Turner Level 2/3 This class teaches you all the lovely things about tap: steps, rhythm and fun without the exhaustion! There is a…
18 Apr–20 Jun Wed 6.30–7.30pm Tap Improvers With Laura Forbes Level 2 For those who wish to enhance their tap skills and learn more advanced steps in a relaxed and fun way. After a warm-up…
17 Apr–19 Jun Tue 7.30–8.30pm Tap Intermediate With Jan Findlay Level 3 This is a challenging class designed to tighten skill and timing. Each week the class will work on technique and rhythm…
20 Apr–22 Jun Fri 6–7pm Tap Pre-Advanced With Laura Forbes Level 3/4 A fun and energetic class exploring the technique, rhythm and timing of different advanced steps. Building up a…
21 Apr–23 Jun Sat 1–2pm West African Dance With Raquel Ribes Level 2 Come and enjoy traditional, vibrant West African dance combined in a creative way. The live drumming and energetic…
Edinburgh College of Art, 74 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh
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16 Jul–10 Aug Mon–Fri 9.30am–5.30pm Art & Design Studies Summer School Intensive week-long summer courses in different art and design disciplines.
The Edinburgh Masonic Club, 1 Shrub Place Lane, Leith Walk, Edinburgh
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14 Jun 7pm Ceroc Modern Jive Partner Dancing A demo and beginners class, free on presentation of your Leith Festival programme. Part of Leith Festival.
Edinburgh Printmakers, 23 Union Street, Edinburgh
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13 Oct–14 Oct Sat & Sun 10am–5.30pm Colour Plate Lithography Weekend course at the open access printmaking studios, showing you how to use light sensitive aluminium photo plates to expose and print detailed…
2 Jun–3 Jun Sat & Sun 10am–5.30pm
27 Oct–28 Oct Sat & Sun 10am–5.30pm 		Digital Imaging and Photo Lithography Learn how to prepare digital images in Photoshop and print out acetates for exposure onto litho plates. Some previous experience of Adobe Photoshop…
18 Aug 1.30pm
1.30pm		 The End is Nigh! Block Printing Workshop Taking the apocalyptic theme of the exhibition Cheer Up! It’s Not the End of the World … * as inspiration, print your own doomsday message using…
7 Jul 11am Explore Screenprinting No experience required for this workshop where you'll explore printing images in layers of colours. Take some photos or drawings and adapt them into…
9 Jun–10 Jun Sat & Sun 10am–5.30pm Expressive Books Beginner course employing simple printmaking and bookbinding techniques to help you create interesting, recycled and home-made books. Price includes…
29 Sep–30 Sep Sat & Sun 10am–5.30pm Introduction to Etching Learn from members of Edinburgh Printmakers how to work directly onto metal plates to develop beautiful and experimental etchings.
23 Oct–27 Nov Tue 6–9pm Introduction to Etching A six-week course with members of Edinburgh Printmakers, teaching you how to work directly onto metal plates to develop beautiful and experimental…
16 Jun–17 Jun Sat & Sun 10am–5.30pm
6 Oct–7 Oct Sat & Sun 10am–5.30pm 		Introduction to Printmaking 1 Weekend course for absolute beginners to learn the basics of this fascinating art. The best bit? You don't even need to be that talented to create…
25 Aug–26 Aug Sat & Sun 10am–5.30pm
17 Nov–18 Nov Sat & Sun 10am–5.30pm 		Introduction to Printmaking 2 A weekend course, suitable for total beginners, providing an introduction to two simple but effective techniques: monoprinting and relief printing.
10 May–7 Jun Thu 6–9pm Introduction to Printmaking Five-week course for absolute beginners to learn the basics of this fascinating art, covering three low-tech types of printmaking: drypoint…
10 Oct–7 Nov Wed 6–9pm Introduction to Relief Printing Explore the technique of cutting an image into wood or linoleum and using ink to produce bold and dramatic effects. Price includes materials, and is…
23 Jun–24 Jun Sat & Sun 10am–5.30pm
1 Sep–2 Sep Sat & Sun 10am–5.30pm
13 Oct–14 Oct Sat & Sun 10am–5.30pm
17 Nov–18 Nov Sat & Sun 10am–5.30pm 		Introduction to Water-Based Screenprinting Use anything from photocopied images or text to your own drawings to screenprint onto paper. You can also layer up different colours, to gorgeous…
22 Sep–23 Sep Sat & Sun 10am–5.30pm
24 Nov–25 Nov Sat & Sun 10am–5.30pm 		Japanese Water-Based Woodblock Printing Weekend courses at the open-access printmaking studios in the ancient techniques of Japanese block printing. Price includes materials, and is for…
20 Oct 10am Photo-Etching A one-day course suitable for those with some printmaking experience, introducing you to the latest techniques in photo-etching, a process whereby…
15 Sep–16 Sep Sat & Sun 10am–5.30pm
3 Nov–4 Nov Sat & Sun 10am–5.30pm 		Photopolymer & Solarplate Printing Weekend courses offering an introduction to the art and techniques of photo-intaglio printing, an innovative technique that can be used to produce…
24 Oct–28 Nov Wed 6–9pm Plate Lithography Evening Class Five-week course in printmaking using light-sensitive aluminium photo plates. Price includes materials, and is for the full six-week course.
11 Aug 1.30pm
1.30pm		 Rip Off Workshop! Inappropriate appropriation is the order of the day in this fun collage workshop. Taking the work of subversive artists The Chapman Brothers…
7 Jul 11am Screenprinting Workshop: Dialogue Have a go at screenprinting from your own photos or drawings, inspired by the work on show in the gallery's current exhibition, Dialogue. Ages 16+.
22 Sep–23 Sep Sat & Sun 10am–5.30pm
24 Nov–25 Nov Sat & Sun 10am–5.30pm 		Stone Lithography Learn how to prepare stones for printing images including crayon, tusche washes and photocopy transfers. Price includes materials, and is for the…
Edinburgh Studios, 21 Arthur Street, Edinburgh
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12 Feb–1 Jul Sun 10.45–11.45am Booiaka A dance fitness class incorporating elements of Latin, Brazilian, Jamaican, hip hop and reggaeton into an intense cardio workout that also promises…
14 Jun 7.15pm Fizzical Fusion Workshop where you'll get to try yoga stretches, physical theatre exercises and games. Part of Leith Festival.
Edinburgh, Edinburgh
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23 Aug–25 Aug Times vary Turing Festival A festival with plenty to offer both the hardcore technology geek and the average Joe seeking a break from the jazz hands and theatricals of the…
Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh
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2 Jun 9.30am Photography Tour Shoot some exotic animals (with a camera, not a gun – all perfectly legal) and get photography tips from local photographer George Neilson. Booking…
Edinburgh Festival Theatre, 13–29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh
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23 Jul–4 Aug Mon–Sun 10am–6pm Foundation Performance Course Professional tutors lead young actors through workshops and rehearsals, before a performance on the final day of the course. Apply for a place via…
2 Jul–7 Jul Mon–Sat 9.30am–5pm Junior Performance Course Kids explore their drama skills, working on movement, characterisation and storytelling, leading up to a performance on the final day of the course.
19 May–23 Jun Sat 10.30am Junior Skint Knees Drama Classes Games, improvisation, storytelling, voice and movement training are all part of this weekly course of workshops for young drama kings and queens.
21 Apr–23 Jun Sat 12.15–2.15pm Saturday SYT Drama workshops for ages 11–14 teaching improvisation, character acting, voice and movement while working in groups to create a short piece of…
21 Apr–23 Jun Sat 11.45am–1.45pm Skint Knees Drama Classes Lively workshops for ages 8–10 led by experienced theatre practitioners. Includes games, improvisation, storytelling, voice and movement training…
23 Jul–4 Aug To be confirmed Summer Performance Course Summer theatre course for ages 12–15.
2 Jun–7 Jun To be confirmed Summer Performance Course One-week drama workshop for ages 8–11.
21 Apr–23 Jun To be confirmed Weekly Drama Classes Scottish Youth Theatre put their expertise where their mouth is with their summer term of drama classes. Taught by professional tutors, each session…
Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh
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20 Oct–21 Oct Sat 9.30am–5pm; Sun 10am–5pm
Sat 9.30am–5pm; Sun 10am–5pm		 Expressions of Contemporary Shamanism in 21st Century Scotland This two day workshop features group ceremonies, discussions, drumming, singing and dancing. Part of The Edinburgh International Middle Eastern…
8 Dec–9 Dec Sat 9.30am–5pm; Sun 10am–5pm
Sat 9.30am–5pm; Sun 10am–5pm		 Tao of Movement, Stillness, Breath and Sound A series of workshops facilitated by Muriel Kirton. Part of The Edinburgh International Middle Eastern Spirituality and Peace Festival 2012.
Islay Room
1 Jun–2 Jun Sat 9.30am–5pm; Sun 10am–5pm
Sat 9.30am–5pm; Sun 10am–5pm		 Two Day Retreat: Meditation today – Benefits and Fruits Laurence Freeman, Benedictine monk, leads this two day retreat on meditation and its beneficial effects. Part of The Edinburgh International Middle…
24 Nov–25 Nov Sat 9.30am–5pm; Sun 10am–5pm
Sat 9.30am–5pm; Sun 10am–5pm		 Two Day Retreat: The Way of the Shaman This workshop focuses on teaching tools used by Shamans to connect with their spiritual guides. Part of The Edinburgh International Middle Eastern…
Gladstone's Land, 477b Lawnmarket, Edinburgh
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10 Jul–11 Jul Tue & Wed 10am–4pm Design and Weave for Tweed Workshop one. Two-day workshop on the history of Harris Tweed and with the chance to design and weave your own. All materials provided. Booking is…
12 Jul–13 Jul Thu & Fri 10am–4pm Design and Weave for Tweed Workshop two. Two-day workshop on the history of Harris Tweed and with the chance to design and weave your own. All materials provided. Booking is…
14 Jul–15 Jul Sat & Sun 10am–4pm Design and Weave for Tweed Workshop three. Two-day workshop on the history of Harris Tweed and with the chance to design and weave your own. All materials provided. Booking is…
Gorgie City Farm, 51 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh
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2 Jul–10 Aug Mon–Fri 10am–12.30pm Farmers Helpers Workshops Hands-on farm work sessions for ages 8–12, with plenty of opportunities to get up close to the animals – and their mess! Booking is essential.
Hotel du Vin, 11 Bristo Place, Edinburgh
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17 Jun 2pm Champagne Afternoon Tea with Flower Arranging by Mood Flowers Watch a flower demonstration and learn how to make your own piece to take home, while sipping on tea and fizz.
The Hub, Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh
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22 Aug 2.30pm
2.30pm		 Masterclass: Alim Qasimov Ensemble One of the foremost mugham singers in Azerbaijan, Alim Qasimov performs with his ensemble as part of Festival 2012. In this Masterclass the ensemble…
16 Aug 2.30pm
2.30pm		 Masterclass: Homayun Sakhi Trio Master of the Afghan rubab Homayun Sakhi brings his trio to perform in Edinburgh for Festival 2012. In this Masterclass the trio presents the music…
29 Aug 11am
11am		 Study Day: Personal Mythology Mythic stories may reveal hidden worlds. Psychologist and storyteller Professor Jonathan Young draws on his work with mythologist Joseph Campbell.
16 Aug 10am
10am		 Study Day: Polish Modernism – Szymanowski and Lutowski Professor Stephen Downes, Deputy Head and Director of Research, School of Arts, University of Surrey, explores the music of Szymanowski and…
16 Aug 5pm
5pm		 Study Day: Szymanowski's Homeland - Europe's Forgotten Orient In a panel organised by the Adam Mickiewicz Institute, contributors rediscover the orient in Szymanowski’s music and, by exploring his work from a…
Inspace, 1 Crichton Street, Edinburgh
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21 Jun 1.30pm
1.30pm		 Atmosphere: Digital Storytelling Matt Adams from multidisciplinary artists' group Blast Theory delivers a webinar (which you can attend in person or online) on the principles of…

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